Design/Project Engineer

ER Wagner is a manufacturer of custom designed stampings and stamped assemblies for a variety of automotive and industrial customers. We are currently looking for a detail oriented Design/Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in our Menomonee Falls Plant. Summary Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering design projects within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through other engineers assigned to the project. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Creates product designs based on customer/company defined criteria using CAD data, drawings, specifications, and customer DVP&R. Develop new product concepts, methods, and materials to broaden product offerings. Work directly with customers and company resources to exchange data, ideas, designs, and concepts leading to robust, functional designs that are effective and manufacturable. Prepare budgetary and firm manufacturing estimates that capture the costs associated with manufacturing process including secondary operations, material, tooling, components, outside services, and packaging. Manage new projects from product design through implementation including tool design, prototyping, product validation, technical assistance during launch, and ongoing production support. Conduct engineering analyses form fit and function, tolerance stack ups, lifecycle testing, and application of GD&T. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, customer performance requirements and specifications. Prepare DFEMA and DVP&R documentation for assigned projects when required. Prepares the required APQP documentation per E.R. Wagner APQP procedure and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with

IATF16949

standards governing the APQP process. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Prepares interim and completion project reports and proactively advises management of project status and projected results. Other duties as assigned. Position is Full-time onsite Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; 2+ years related design engineering experience to include component design and CAD work in a manufacturing environment.

Additional experience:

• Must be proficient at SolidWorks 3D design software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of metal stamping, plastic injection molding, FEA, and kinematics a plus.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and how to apply them.
• Experience creating DFEMA and DVP&R documents.
• Organized detailed thought process.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to share ideas and work with other professionals.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

) Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Design Engineering:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person